Rabobank Announce Startups to Pitch at FoodBytes! San Francisco

Global Food and Ag Startups pitch Investors, Executives & Media

February 08, 2017 01:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time

NEW YORK--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Rabobank,
the world’s leading food and agribusiness bank, has chosen the companies
to pitch at FoodBytes!
San Francisco, the pitch competition created to connect food and
agriculture thought leaders and investors with the most disruptive
startups in the industry. The sixth event of its kind, FoodBytes! San
Francisco leverages Rabobank’s industry experience and sector knowledge
to make connections that will turn today’s new ideas into tomorrow’s
solutions.

“I am truly inspired by the discoveries and innovations that are coming
through the FoodBytes! platform, and especially by the startups that
will take to the stage in San Francisco in March”

“I am truly inspired by the discoveries and innovations that are coming
through the FoodBytes! platform, and especially by the startups that
will take to the stage in San Francisco in March,” said Manuel Gonzalez,
Managing Director, North America Head of Start-Up Innovation (STI).
“We’re seeing personalized nutrition on an entirely new scale, protein
alternatives that are equal parts satisfying and sustainable, supply
chain evolutions and foods that give back globally in the most unique
ways. These folks see the problems facing our world when it comes to the
future of food and ag, and are reacting quickly and efficiently to
address the issues presented by a rapidly evolving ecosystem.”

Meet the 10 finalist companies that will give 3.5-minute pitches
at FoodBytes! San Francisco on March 16:

SNPitty
- A personalized weight loss company that combines the power of
genetics and neuroscience to provide truly effective weight loss and
support for long-term success

Bonumose
Biochem – Makers of a healthy sucrose replacement that is
affordable for widespread use in foods, beverages and supplements

GIVN
Water – Bottled water that is sourced and packaged responsibly.
For every bottle sold, GIVN funds a day of clean drinking water for a
person in need

Vega
Coffee – A subscription coffee delivery service that empowers
small-holding female farmers to roast and sell their coffee and earn
up to 4x more than through typical export channels

VisAg
Solutions LLC – Provides an environmentally-friendly system of
producing grain that help farmers maximize the sustainability of the
soil while minimizing the negative impact to the environment

Renewal
Mill – Utilizes undervalued food production byproduct streams to
create wholesome products. Its first product is an okara flour blend
that is made from a byproduct of tofu and soymilk

Click here to buy your tickets for FoodBytes! San Francisco, and for
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view curated content via the hashtag #FoodBytes. FoodBytes! San
Francisco attendees will cast their vote for the People’s
Choice Award winner, while an esteemed panel of industry experts
will present the Judges
Choice Award. These award winners will be invited to attend
Rabobank’s premier invitation-only Annual Event in December 2017 in New
York City, which attracts C-suite representation from over 300 of North
America’s leading food, beverage and agribusiness companies.

Rabobank Group is a global financial services leader providing wholesale
and retail banking, leasing, and real estate services in more than 40
countries worldwide. Founded over a century ago, Rabobank today is one
of the world’s largest banks with over $750 billion in assets. In the
Americas, Rabobank is a premier bank to the food, agribusiness and
beverage industry, providing sector expertise, strategic counsel and
tailored financial solutions to clients across the entire food value
chain. We know that sustainability and innovation are critical in
promoting a thriving food and ag industry that will feed growing global
populations for years to come, which is a key focus of our Banking
for Food strategy. Additional information is available on our North
America Wholesale Banking website or social media: TwitterLinkedIn.
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